PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

EPYC 9965

2024

Why buy it

✅+12.4% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($14,813 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 500W vs 350W.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,814 less on MSRP ($9,999 MSRP vs $14,813 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.3 vs 10.9 PassMark/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs $14,813 MSRP).
✅Draws 350W instead of 500W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (143,017 vs 160,778).

EPYC 9965

2024

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

2023

Why buy it

✅+12.4% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +19.7% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $4,814 less on MSRP ($9,999 MSRP vs $14,813 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.8% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 14.3 vs 10.9 PassMark/$ ($9,999 MSRP vs $14,813 MSRP).
✅Draws 350W instead of 500W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 10.9 vs 14.3 PassMark/$ ($14,813 MSRP vs $9,999 MSRP).
❌42.9% higher power demand at 500W vs 350W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (143,017 vs 160,778).

Quick Answers

So, is Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX better than EPYC 9965?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is ahead with a 19.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9965 pulls ahead with 12.4% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, EPYC 9965 is the better fit. You are getting 12.4% better PassMark, backed by 192 cores and 384 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is the smarter buy today. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is $4,814 cheaper on MSRP at $9,999 MSRP versus $14,813 MSRP, and it gives you a 19.7% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that EPYC 9965 is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 12.4% better PassMark. It is also 31.8% better value on MSRP (14.3 vs 10.9 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

EPYC 9965 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 192 cores / 384 threads instead of 96/192. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

EPYC 9965 Benchmark Check

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	EPYC 9965	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	192 FPS	304 FPS
medium	156 FPS	288 FPS
high	126 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	194 FPS
1440p
low	158 FPS	272 FPS
medium	124 FPS	233 FPS
high	96 FPS	174 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	72 FPS	188 FPS
medium	60 FPS	160 FPS
high	47 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	109 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	EPYC 9965	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	274 FPS	780 FPS
medium	241 FPS	676 FPS
high	198 FPS	545 FPS
ultra	163 FPS	470 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	648 FPS
medium	202 FPS	578 FPS
high	171 FPS	477 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	139 FPS	360 FPS
medium	128 FPS	324 FPS
high	115 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	260 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	EPYC 9965	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	743 FPS	795 FPS
medium	610 FPS	667 FPS
high	556 FPS	590 FPS
ultra	481 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	594 FPS	704 FPS
medium	494 FPS	593 FPS
high	450 FPS	514 FPS
ultra	390 FPS	436 FPS
4K
low	430 FPS	495 FPS
medium	335 FPS	420 FPS
high	298 FPS	375 FPS
ultra	240 FPS	317 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	EPYC 9965	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
1080p
low	962 FPS	1122 FPS
medium	873 FPS	997 FPS
high	752 FPS	874 FPS
ultra	650 FPS	771 FPS
1440p
low	740 FPS	924 FPS
medium	648 FPS	801 FPS
high	554 FPS	706 FPS
ultra	476 FPS	614 FPS
4K
low	531 FPS	674 FPS
medium	475 FPS	598 FPS
high	417 FPS	537 FPS
ultra	360 FPS	437 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of EPYC 9965 and Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

EPYC 9965

The EPYC 9965 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 October 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Turin (2024) architecture. It features 192 cores and 384 threads. Base frequency is 2.25 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: SP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 500 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 160,778 points. Launch price was $14,813.

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX

The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 October 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Storm Peak (2023) architecture. It features 96 cores and 192 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 384 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 5 nm process technology. Socket: sTR5. Thermal design power (TDP): 350 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 143,017 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Processing Power

The EPYC 9965 packs 192 cores / 384 threads, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX offers 96 cores / 192 threads — the EPYC 9965 has 96 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the EPYC 9965 versus 5.1 GHz on the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX — a 31.8% clock advantage for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX (base: 2.25 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The EPYC 9965 uses the Turin (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX uses Storm Peak (2023) (5 nm). In PassMark, the EPYC 9965 scores 160,778 against the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX's 143,017 — a 11.7% lead for the EPYC 9965. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,520 vs 2,100, a 32% lead for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 384 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	EPYC 9965	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Cores / Threads	192 / 384+100%	96 / 192
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	5.1 GHz+38%
Base Clock	2.25 GHz	2.5 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	384 MB (total)	384 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB (per core)	1 MB (per core)
Process	3 nm-40%	5 nm
Architecture	Turin (2024)	Storm Peak (2023)
PassMark	160,778+12%	143,017
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	148,000
Geekbench 6 Single	1,520	2,100+38%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	81,000

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Memory & Platform

The EPYC 9965 uses the SP5 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX uses sTR5 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-6000 memory speed. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX supports up to 2048 GB of RAM compared to 6 TB — 198.8% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 12 (EPYC 9965) vs 8 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX). Both provide 128 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: SP5 (EPYC 9965) and WRX90,TRX50 (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX).

Feature	EPYC 9965	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Socket	SP5	sTR5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-6000	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	6 TB+200%	2048 GB
RAM Channels	12+50%	8
ECC Support	Yes	Yes
PCIe Lanes	128	128

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: AMD-V, SEV-SNP (EPYC 9965) vs true (Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX). Primary use case: EPYC 9965 targets Data Center / High Density, Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX targets Workstation / Scientific Computing. Direct competitor: EPYC 9965 rivals Xeon 6980P; Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX rivals Xeon w9-3495X.

Feature	EPYC 9965	Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX
Integrated GPU	No	No
AVX-512	—	Yes
Virtualization	AMD-V, SEV-SNP	true
Target Use	Data Center / High Density	Workstation / Scientific Computing

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Value Analysis

The EPYC 9965 launched at $14813 MSRP, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX debuted at $9999. On MSRP ($14813 vs $9999), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX is $4814 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the EPYC 9965 delivers 10.9 pts/$ vs 14.3 pts/$ for the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX — making the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7995WX the 27.4% better value option.